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Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Could a drug for narcolepsy change the world? | Zoe Williams

A narcolepsy drug may also treat insomnia; people’s natural time-to-sleep varies widely—average 22 minutes, under eight minutes indicates narcolepsy.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

NBC's 'Stumble': Why does Hollywood insist on treating narcolepsy as a punchline?

NBC recently debuted a new show: Stumble, a comedy about a former cheer coach leading a team of misfits. Some earlier reviews of the show, which premiered on November 7, called it "hilarious" and "full of sharp writing." But the new sitcom, starring Kristin Chenoweth, Jenn Lyon, and Taran Killam, has audiences chuckling at more than just cheer squad antics. It also makes narcolepsy, a serious neurological disorder, into a recurring joke.
Television
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Excessive sleepiness: are you always tired? Doctors may finally have a cure

Excessive daytime sleepiness (hypersomnia) is distinct from narcolepsy and can be worsened by tyramine-rich foods or sleep apnoea; GP assessment recommended.
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